Pool malfunction resolved; South swimming facility resumes operations.
The city of Aachen is currently experiencing ongoing staffing issues at its swimming pools, leading to changes in opening hours and program availability.
As of October 26, 2024, the Süd swimming hall has adjusted its hours as follows:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with a play hour from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Please note that the Saturday finswimming session has been canceled.
Other swimming halls, such as the Schwimmhalle Brand, are also affected by the staff shortages. Their adjusted hours include:
- Monday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM, including a play hour from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
There is no current information about planned future extensions beyond these adjusted hours or additional reopening plans at other pools impacted by repairs or staffing.
Bathers are advised to check the official Bäder Aachen website or the Urban Sports Club app before visiting, as some entry may require app check-in.
For those interested in joining the swimming pool staff, the city of Aachen is actively recruiting additional staff for various positions, including bath operators, cleaning staff, and lifeguards. The job offers can be found on the city's career portal at https://karriere.ourwebsite.de/. The offers are open to individuals of all genders (m/f/d).
The Süd swimming hall reopens today, August 4, at 2 PM, but temporary repairs are still scheduled for this week. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visitors are advised to check the city's sports portal under www.ourwebsite.de/sport before visiting any of the swimming halls or the outdoor pool for potential restrictions or closures.
Stay tuned for updates on the Aachen swimming pools' staffing situation and opening hours.
At the Süd swimming hall, changes in hours have been made due to staffing issues, with sports activities ongoing as usual. The Schwimmhalle Brand is another facility impacted by these staff shortages, affecting its operating hours.
